Play Development Team Leader

Early Years; Augher; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Play Development Team Leader to oversee early years services. The role involves working with families to promote positive parenting and ensure a quality educational environment for young children. Candidates should have significant experience in early years programs and relevant qualifications. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

36 days of annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Access to healthcare schemes

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in leading/managing/supervising staff.
• Significant experience of developing and delivering Early Years programmes.
• Driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of high quality SureStart services.
• Work in partnership with families to promote positive parenting.

Skills

QCF level 5 in Childcare Learning and Development (Management)

Experience in leading/managing/supervising staff

Experience of developing and delivering Early Years play based programme

Driving licence and access to a car

BA Hons in Early Year Childhood Studies

Education

QCF level 5 in Childcare Learning and Development (Management) or equivalent

BA Hons in Early Year Childhood Studies or equivalent

Job description

Join Early Years the organisation for young children as Play Development Team Leader. Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in early childhood education? Do you believe in the power of play to unlock potential? Be part of our team and help shape the futures of children by fostering growth and learning through purposeful opportunities.At Early Years, we are committed to fostering growth for both the children and our staff. Joining means an opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with a team that upholds dedication, compassion, and excellence in early years care and education.As Play Development Team Leader you will support and develop quality community based early years’ services for children ante-natal to four years of age in line with SureStart targets and as directed by the SureStart Project Manager. You will ensure children attending the SureStart programmes have the best start in life by providing a safe, welcoming, high quality, inclusive early education environment. The post-holder is working to improve the ability to learn, improve health and social development of children, ante-natal to four years of age.

Responsibilities

• The post holder is required to oversee the implementation, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of a range of high quality SureStart services.
• You will work in partnership with families to promote and facilitate positive parenting and the enhancement of the role of parents as first educators.

Skills and Qualifications

• QCF level 5 in Childcare Learning and Development (Management) or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in leading/managing/supervising staff in a family support, early years, community work or health setting.
• Significant experience of developing and delivering Early Years play based programme for children and adults gained in a working capacity.
• Driving licence and access to a car.
• A BA Hons in Early Year Childhood Studies or equivalent.

Further Information

Location: Clogher Valley SureStart. Tenure: One year, with possibility of extension.In return, Early Years provides a comprehensive rewards package, including a competitive salary, 36 days of annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of statutory/public holidays, a contributory pension scheme, options to purchase additional leave, and access to healthcare schemes.The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Tuesday 21 October 2025. For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that interviews will take place on Thursday 30 October 2025. A reserve list may be held for a period of up to six months for the same or similar roles if this applies to you, we’ll let you know via email.Should you need to contact us, please use the following methods:Email: [e-mail]: 028 9038 7905Early Years is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing flexible friendly working conditions. As Protestants and males are currently known to be under represented in the Organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from these groups.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025